Year 6 Overview
Important information about Queensbury Academy we wanted you to know....
@QueensburyAcad - February 24
It was amazing to see our students progress so quickly, growing in confidence each day while having so much fun. We were especially proud of the effort they showed and the way they worked together, encouraging and supporting one another throughout. You were a credit to us all! 👏
@QueensburyAcad - February 24
❄️ Ski Trip Success! ❄️
What an incredible half-term adventure! Our ski trip was a huge success from start to finish. Although it was a long coach journey, it was absolutely worth it once we arrived at the slopes!
#SkiTrip #HalfTermAdventure #StudentSuccess #Resilience
@QueensburyAcad - February 24
📚 Coming Soon! World Book Day | 5th March 📚
Get involved in our amazing competitions!
🧁 Book-Themed Bake Off
🎨 Design a new book cover
✍️ Write a story or rewrite an ending
Prizes, vouchers & Q Points up for grabs!
Plus, all Bake Off money goes towards new library books!
@QueensburyAcad - February 24
🌱 Gardening Club is back! 🌿
Join us Monday after school at 3:05pm in the ARC.
Open to all students! Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome!
Learn new skills, support our conservation project, and help transform our school grounds.
#weCARE #Green # Gardening #conservation
@QueensburyAcad - February 11
Another brilliant performance yesterday as our Year 7/8 girls drew 2–2 with a talented Manshead team ⚽️🔥 Maisie hit TWO rocket goals, Belle impressed on the wing, and Ella S showed real composure throughout. The team now sit 2nd in the table 👏
#PoweredByOctopusEnergy
@QueensburyAcad - February 11
A fantastic start to the District League campaign for our Year 7/8 girls’ ⚽️👏 A 4–2 win vs a tough Houstone side, with Ava in sensational form scoring all FOUR goals. Real teamwork and determination shown by every player — even in damp, muddy conditions! — Miss Saunders
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
Our Astronomy group is loving getting to grips with our new equipment 🔭 This photo was taken using the finding scope on our new telescope, kindly donated by Mr Jones from the Luton Astronomical Society - Huge thanks!
#Astronomy #STEM #ScienceEducation #LutonAstronomicalSociety
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
💬 Conversation Starters
A guide to help you better understand your child’s online life:
internetmatters.org/resource…
By working together, we can help children enjoy the benefits of the online world safely, confidently and responsibly.
#OnlineSafety #InternetSafety #weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
Technology plays an integral role in every child’s learning journey, and we take an active role in ensuring pupils develop the ICT skills and digital awareness they need for their future.
🔗 queensbury.anthemtrust.uk/13…
#SaferInternetDay #OnlineSafety #PSHE #Education
@QueensburyAcad - February 10
🌐 Safer Internet Day 2026 🌐 At Queensbury Academy, online safety is embedded into our curriculum. This week, students have taken part in tailored PSHE lessons delivered by staff, focusing on using the internet safely, responsibly and positively.
#weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - February 9
Gareth’s support gave students the chance to explore songwriting in a deeper way, develop their musical ideas, and build confidence in their own ability to create and perform. A huge thank you to Gareth Malone OBE for his time, encouragement and incredible support throughout!
@QueensburyAcad - February 9
✨ A Special Anthem Aspire Opportunity: GCSE Songwriting Day ✨
Last week, Ciaran (on piano) had the fantastic opportunity, alongside other students from across our trust, to attend our GCSE Songwriting Day with Gareth Malone OBE.
#AnthemAspire #ConfidenceChangesEverything
@QueensburyAcad - February 4
📣 Year 9 Options Evening Reminder
A reminder that our Year 9 Options Evening is taking place on:
🗓️ Thursday 5th February 2026
⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 West Hall
We look forward to seeing you soon!
#weCARE
@QueensburyAcad - February 4
This is a great opportunity to speak with teachers, explore the courses available & discuss how these choices can support your child’s career aspirations.
🔗 Further information (guidance on supporting your child with their choices) can be found here: queensbury.anthemtrust.uk/78…
@QueensburyAcad - February 3
This incredible gift will have a huge impact on our staff & our budding astronomers, giving students the opportunity to explore the night sky in a truly hands-on way. We are extremely grateful for this generosity, and both students and staff cannot wait to start making use of it.
